Lucknow Population 2026

Lucknow has a population of 2,472,011, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. Roughly 0.2% of India's population lives here. It is about 5.1× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lucknow (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

2,472,011

Rank in India

#12

Coordinates

26.84°N, 80.92°E

~126 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

415 km

258 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Kanpur	2,823,249	#11
Agra	1,430,055	#27
Meerut	1,223,184	#36
Ghāziābād	1,199,191	#40
Varanasi	1,164,404	#43
Prayagraj	1,073,438	#48
Alīgarh	753,207	#71
Bareilly	745,435	#72

Cities near Lucknow

Kākori18,332 people · ~14 km away
Malīhābād16,649 people · ~23 km away
Nawābganj79,246 people · ~29 km away
Jagdīshpur31,029 people · ~39 km away
Zaidpur33,397 people · ~40 km away
Purwā22,220 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lucknow?

Lucknow has a population of 2,472,011 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in India.

What region is Lucknow in?

Lucknow is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Lucknow the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 415 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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